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After a stressful day, you might expect to fall into bed and sleep like a rock. Instead, you lie there exhausted but unable to shut your brain off. You replay conversations. You think about tomorrow’s responsibilities. You notice every little sound in the bedroom. You check the clock and c...Read More

You fall asleep without much trouble. The night seems to be going well. Then, sometime around 3 a.m., you suddenly open your eyes. You check the clock. 3:07. You try to roll over and go back to sleep. Instead, your brain seems to have other plans. If this happens regularly, you may wonder wha...Read More

REM sleep is the stage of sleep most closely associated with vivid dreaming. During normal REM sleep, the brain is highly active, but most of the body’s muscles are temporarily relaxed so that we do not physically act out what is happening in our dreams. For people with REM sleep behavior ...Read More

Spring flowers. Fall leaves. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and a stuffy nose. For millions of people, seasonal allergies are an expected part of the changing seasons. While most people associate allergies with runny noses and watery eyes, they can also have a surprising impact on how well you sleep. ...Read More

For many people diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, the first thing that comes to mind is a CPAP machine. While CPAP remains one of the most effective treatments available, it isn’t the only solution, and it isn’t the best fit for everyone. If you’ve struggled with sleeping...Read More

Most people know that healthy eating and regular exercise are key ingredients for managing weight. But there’s another factor that’s often overlooked: sleep. A growing body of research has shown that poor sleep doesn’t just leave you feeling tired the next day; it can influence...Read More

If your doctor has recommended an overnight sleep study, you probably have questions. Will I actually be able to sleep? What does the room look like? Is someone watching me all night? Will it feel like spending the night in a hospital? These are some of the most common concerns we hear from f...Read More

Do you ever climb into bed, exhausted, only your brain has decided it’s the perfect time to replay awkward conversations, plan tomorrow’s schedule, or worry about everything on your to-do list? For many people, falling asleep isn’t about physical fatigue. It’s about getti...Read More

Working from home has changed the way millions of people approach their jobs: no commute, more flexibility, and greater control over the workday. And while those benefits are real for many people, sleep specialists have noticed something interesting over the last several years. While remote work...Read More

If you’ve ever climbed into bed with cold feet, you know it can be hard to relax and fall asleep. But can putting on a pair of socks before bed actually help you sleep faster and stay asleep longer? It sounds simple, but there is real science behind it. Research suggests that warming your ...Read More